Sud-Est V/STOL Aircraft
Société Nationale de Construction Aéronautique du Sud Est (SNCASE) or Sud-Est
Sud-Est -> Sud Aviation (1957)


SE X-115 Tilt Jet
Same basic configuration that was tested by the German VJ 101C, i.e., rotating jet engines at the wing tips. With this arrangement, the maximum rotation angle was limited to about 45°, so the vehicle was only capable of extremely short take-off and landing (STOL) performance, and was not a true V/STOL aircraft. Large flaps further contributed to reducing take-off distance. Sud-Est X-115
  • Power: 2 x SNECMA R-105
  • Thrust: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) with afterburner
  • Maximum speed: 1.6 Mach at 15,000 m altitude
  • Wingspan: 6.7 m (22 ft)
  • Length: 11.4 m (37.4 ft)
  • Height: 2.7 m (8.9 ft)
  • Surface area: 12 m² (129 ft²)
  • STO Weight: 3,860 kg (8,500 lb)
  • VTO Weight: 2,785 kg (6,140 lb)
  • 3-side-view
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    Sources:
  • The V/STOL Encyclopedia Series: Volume 2 France 10 December 2002.
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